Ridgetop, Tennessee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ridgetop
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Highland Chapel Union Church, a historic site in the city
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Location of Ridgetop in Robertson County, Tennessee.
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 Ridgetop
Location in Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Counties | Robertson, Davidson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.04 sq mi (7.87 km2) |
| • Land | 3.03 sq mi (7.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,155 |
| • Density | 712.16/sq mi (275.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37152
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| Area code(s) | 615 |
| FIPS code | 47-63140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1299405 |
Ridgetop is a small city located in the state of Tennessee, USA. It's a unique place because it sits across two different counties: Davidson County and Robertson County. In 2020, about 2,155 people called Ridgetop home.
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Exploring Ridgetop's Location
Ridgetop is mostly located in Robertson County. However, two small parts of the city are actually in Davidson County. This makes Ridgetop special because it spans across two different county lines!
The city covers a total area of about 7.5 square kilometers (about 3 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large natural bodies of water within the city limits.
Cool Features of Ridgetop
Ridgetop has some interesting features. There's a small lake that was made by people a long time ago. It was built in the early 1900s to attract visitors and tourists to the area.
Underneath the town, there's a really cool railroad tunnel called "Ridgetop Tunnel." This tunnel was dug out in the early 1900s. When it was finished in 1905, it was the longest tunnel in the world that didn't need any support columns inside!
Who Lives in Ridgetop?
The number of people living in Ridgetop has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 43 | — | |
| 1920 | 126 | 193.0% | |
| 1930 | 196 | 55.6% | |
| 1940 | 351 | 79.1% | |
| 1950 | 354 | 0.9% | |
| 1960 | 372 | 5.1% | |
| 1970 | 858 | 130.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,225 | 42.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,132 | −7.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,083 | −4.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,874 | 73.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,155 | 15.0% | |
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As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,155 people living in Ridgetop. These people lived in 803 households, and 613 of those were families. Most of the people living in Ridgetop are white.
Ridgetop on the Big Screen
Did you know that Ridgetop has been featured in a movie? Some scenes for the film Hannah Montana: The Movie were filmed at a special place called "Smiley Hollow" in Ridgetop. The movie came out on April 10, 2009.
Famous People from Ridgetop
Ridgetop has been home to some well-known musicians!
- Grandpa Jones was an American banjo player and singer. He was famous for his "old time" country and gospel music. He was also a member of the Grand Ole Opry, a famous country music show.
- David "Stringbean" Akeman was another American country music banjo player and comedian. He was best known for his role on the popular television show Hee Haw. He was also a member of the Grand Ole Opry, just like Grandpa Jones. David Akeman and his wife were neighbors of Grandpa Jones.
See also
In Spanish: Ridgetop para niños
